Firefighter EMT​/Paramedic

The Longwood Fire Department is currently hiring and building an ongoing eligibility list!

Department Overview: The City of Longwood Fire Department is a full-service Fire Department responding to approximately 6,000 alarms per year. The Department offers advanced life support, medical transport, fire suppression, and fire safety training.

In addition to emergency scene operations, the Fire Department is proactively engaged in emergency management planning, reviewing construction plans, onsite code and standard compliance through fire and life safety inspections.

The Longwood Fire Department proudly holds an Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating of 2. The Department currently has a staff of 45 and operates out of two stations (15 & 17) strategically located throughout the City of Longwood to provide a maximum response in a minimum time frame.

Salary Information: Starting pay is $50,000 annually, with additional compensation for Paramedic ($12,500), and additional incentives for Engineer, Ride Up Lieutenant, Preceptor, and Relief Driver.

Necessary Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Class “E” driver’s License valid in Florida with an acceptable driving record
• State of Florida certification in Firefighting II (or equivalent as issued by the Florida Division of the State Fire Marshal)
• Firefighter EMT candidates must have current CPR and Emergency Medical Technician certification valid in Florida
• Firefighter Paramedic candidates must have current CPR, ACLS, and Paramedic certification valid in Florida
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Class (EVOC) certificate
• A valid CPAT obtained from the National Testing Network within the last 12 months

Must pass a “fit for duty” medical physical exam as per N.F.P.A. 1582 prior to employment and any drug testing requirements. Employees must pass the N.F.P.A. 1582 medical physical exam annually.

View the City of Longwood Firefighter job description here.

Apply on NTN here!

Note: Valid CPAT completed within the last 12 months is required. The department also requires the candidate's PHQ, accessible through your NTN candidate account.

This posting is open until filled.

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